Eleventh hour call in brutal bashing murder trial
A man accused of the brutal bashing death of Ballina man Steven Hadley Ponton has admitted to killing him moments before a three week trial was due to begin. Here’s what happened.
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Man who allegedly set fire to $1.8m home facing fresh charges
A young Ilbilbie man accused of ransacking and setting fire to a $1.8m home, and stealing and damaging a rural fire truck during bushfire season, is back on the streets after spending two nights in the Mackay watch house.
Police probe launched after boy badly injured in alleged pursuit
A critical incident investigation is underway after a boy was seriously injured during an alleged police pursuit in the Northern Rivers. Here’s what we know.
100+ schools closed amid deluge
More than 100 schools are deemed unsafe for students to attend as flooding chaos hits North Queensland.
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Alleged drug dealer ordered to stay away from bikies
A Coffs Coast man has been ordered to stay away from the Lone Wolf bikie gang while on bail for alleged drug dealing offences. Here’s the details.
Pair in court after dog killed in alleged police pursuit through paddock
A man remains locked up and a woman has been released on bail following an alleged police pursuit through a Northern NSW paddock which resulted in the death of a dog.
Watch: Teens armed with hatchet steal $20k worth of cigarettes
A Newtown service station was hit in the early hours of Wednesday, with several young offenders forcing their way in and stealing a large amount of cigarettes.
Teen left with head injuries after ‘large’ brawl at Burleigh
A brawl involving a large group of teenagers at Burleigh Heads has left a boy in hospital and two others with injuries. Read what happened.
Questions about quarry expansion’s impact on bat cave answered
In the end, Livingstone Shire Council didn’t have to make a choice between approving a major quarry expansion or protecting a dwindling bat species.
Man dies after crash in state’s north
Motorists and an off-duty cop rushed to an elderly man’s aid after a horrific crash outside of Grafton but despite their best efforts, he died at the scene.
Man allegedly bashed by armed woman
A woman has been charged after allegedly bashing a man in a Hervey Bay park while armed. DETAILS
Woman facing accessory charge after alleged murder
Detectives investigating the alleged murder of a north coast man have arrested and charged a woman they allege was an accessory after the fact. Read the latest here.
Anger over sex worker’s ‘false advertising’ before landlord’s alleged murder
A 33-year-old man was angry at a sex worker for “photoshopping” images in her ad when he allegedly got into an argument which ended in a Qld holiday unit manager’s murder, a court has heard.
Criminals let ‘back onto street’ as watchhouses overflow
Under-strain police lock ups from Gold Coast to Brisbane are hitting capacity as police struggle to keep criminals off streets – and ferry offenders between them to find space.
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